Searching for device: I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field

DirkWill Loc: Albuquerque, New Mexico

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

Has your cell phone got a small USB socket ? is there a way to download images to your cell by USB cable

just a thought

MtnMan Loc: ID

https://www.ravpower.com/dp/B00T5XQE3U?ref=emc_b_5_t

You work it wirelessly with your phone.

You can put the images from an SD card onto anything you plug into the usb port, including a backup card in an adapter or a hard drive.

I think they market it wrong. They emphasize battery backup and acting as a wireless hub, but I find the file transfer capability the key feature.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

DirkWill wrote:

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

Get a simple Netbook, compact and under $200. Most have SD card slots as well as Wi-Fi.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

G Brown wrote:

Has your cell phone got a small USB socket ? is there a way to download images to your cell by USB cable

just a thought

This raises a question I have. When you transfer an image from, say, a SD card to iPhone does the file get altered in any way whatsoever. Making an image smaller means throwing file bytes away, right?

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

DirkWill wrote:

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

In the gadget-happy world of photography you might think there would be a major demand for something like you mention. Various attempts were made by several manufacturers and they all came up with the same thing-major waste of time and money. Why? Too many silly reasons for having them and no way to supply the item at a reasonable cost. You want it to eliminate duplicate images? Easier and cheaper to do in post. Others wanted them for storage, how much? Inexpensive? How cheap is too cheap? It just was't feasible to do economically. These devices do exist, if you can find them. They are very expensive, or very cumbersome, very limited in ability, or very un-wanted.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

DirkWill wrote:

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

Why don't you just view and delete with the camera??
You've already got it. For storage just use the cards!
I know, probably way to practical!!!
SS

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Well, SD cards are, by definition, small, portable and less than hand sized.

DirkWill wrote:

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Take a look at this thread and Gene51's post: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-326974-1.html

dave.m

have a look at the HyperDrive ColorSpace UDMA3. I've been using the udma2 for some time and it is boringly simple, does virtually nothing but allow auto copy of files once selected, and just works. When you return home just plug into your PC and it acts like any other external HDD for copying off. Not the fastest thing on the planet but does allow automated transfer of all files from a Canon SD card (and CF but not tested that) I just plug card and power in the evening and leave it running until finished. IMHO reviews on amazon don't do it justice.

Suggest you get the empty device and put your own disk in. Although it doesn't confirm if SSDs work I have a 250GB in mine and it works just fine.

Currently available on amazon.com in USA or from Hyper web site for $250 (+ the disk you install) - dunno about EU but I got a friend to post over to me in UK.

I also used my samsung phone with an OTG card reader that also took a USB memory stick at the same time and copied from card to USB directlu using a file manager until android updated to 4.4 or later and made copying files to the external SD such a pain. It still works but is a bit of a flog to overcome the Android 4.4+ SD card protection (not Samsung but Android) Whether your iphone or android fan it would almost be worth a cheap android device - especially if it has v4.3 - just for the OTG SD card copy facility. For later versions only if your willing to mess about with overcoming the protection (easiest way is to root the device and re-enable 'no protection' for copy to SD card - but that negates any warranty if its a later model.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

you can buy one of the new cheap, ultra thin laptops for under $200, they have wifi, and slots for cards and USB , find one that fits your needs.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

John_F wrote:

Well, SD cards are, by definition, small, portable and less than hand sized.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

DirkWill wrote:

I have been looking for a small, portable, hand size device that one can use to transfer and store images, card to device in the field - and view images, not to process, but simply delete unwanted duplicates... It seems a simple concept, but the only things I've found are very expensive ($500 and up) or get very very poor reviews. Has anyone out there discovered something they use and recommend? Thanks

How about a WD wireless hard drive?

https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wd+wireless

Linckinn Loc: Okatie, SC and Edgartown, MA

Apple sells a card reader that plugs into iPhone or iPad for about $30.

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

Suggest not deleting any photos until you get to a "real" computer. Some say that deleting individual photos from SD cards may cause corruption. Memory is cheap. Instead, suggest keeping SD cards with all photos until you return home. Make backups when traveling. This has been discussed before. Backup to a portable hard drive or Flash Drive using RavPower, Kingston Mobilelite, WD Passport wireless or similar device. View on smartphone (e.g. iPhone, iPad, etc.).